Colorado variant. This is a Colorado-specific version of the Sales Tax Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Sales Tax Calculator.
Colorado charges a 2.9% state sales tax, and local jurisdictions add an average of 4.91%, for a typical combined rate of 7.81%.
Colorado state and local sales tax
The 2.9% state rate is just the floor. Counties and cities stack their own taxes on top, so the rate you actually pay at checkout in Colorado averages 7.81% and can be higher in major metros.
Sales tax generally applies to tangible goods; many states exempt groceries, prescriptions, and some services. Enter your purchase amount and local rate in the calculator above for an exact figure.
About taxes and housing in Colorado
Colorado applies a single flat income tax rate of 4.4% to all taxable income.
Colorado has among the lowest effective property tax rates in the country, though rapidly rising home values have pushed up assessments.
Colorado's economy spans aerospace, technology, and outdoor recreation, with strong population growth concentrated along the Front Range.
Worked example: sales tax on a $1,000 purchase
A $1,000 purchase in Colorado at the 7.81% combined rate adds $78 in tax, for a total of $1,078. On a $100 item, that's $8 in tax.
Quick reference
- State income tax: Flat 4.4%
- State sales tax: 2.9% (plus 4.91% avg local)
- Median home value: $565,000
- Median household income: $92,911
- Effective property tax rate: 0.55%
- Avg auto insurance: $2,065/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Colorado?
Colorado's state rate is 2.9%, with a combined state-plus-local average of 7.81%.
Are groceries taxed in Colorado?
Many states fully or partially exempt groceries from sales tax. Check your local rules; the calculator lets you apply the exact rate that applies to your purchase.